Connecticut homeschool laws
Minimal regulation State Rank 9 of 56 (1 = easiest)
Confidence: High · Last verified:
Current regulations
Notification & registration None in scored pathway
CURRENT LAW: none required. State guidelines allow an optional notice of intent to the superintendent within 10 days (creates presumption of equivalent instruction). Public Act 26-37 (HB 5468, signed May 26, 2026): from 2027-28 in-person withdrawal form + DCF check of adult household members when withdrawing from public school; from 2028-29 specified families must submit an annual intent-to-educate form by Oct 1.
Parent / instructor qualifications None in scored pathway
None.
Required subjects Requirement exists
Reading, writing, spelling, English grammar; geography; arithmetic; U.S. history and citizenship (town, state, federal government).
Testing & assessment None in scored pathway
None required. Optional annual portfolio review meeting under state guidelines.
Records, days & reporting None in scored pathway
None required.
Oversight None in scored pathway
None required today; local superintendent may request optional notice/review.
Immunization & other requirements None in scored pathway
None stated.
Legal pathways
- Parent-provided 'equivalent instruction' under Conn. Gen. Stat. 10-184 (no homeschool statute)
Scored pathway: Equivalent instruction (current law). The score uses the least-burdensome parent-led pathway defined in law (see methodology).
Who to notify & where to start
CURRENT LAW: none required. State guidelines allow an optional notice of intent to the superintendent within 10 days (creates presumption of equivalent instruction). Public Act 26-37 (HB 5468, signed May 26, 2026): from 2027-28 in-person withdrawal form + DCF check of adult household members when withdrawing from public school; from 2028-29 specified families must submit an annual intent-to-educate form by Oct 1.
Official agency / statute links:
Recent changes
P.A. 26-37 (2026) phases in withdrawal background checks (July 1, 2027) and annual notice (July 1, 2028). Scores reflect current law; dataset must be re-scored when provisions take effect.
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How the score breaks down
Regulation burden 5 / 100 → freedom score 95. Bars show burden points per criterion (longer = more burdensome). HSLDA's own map tier for comparison: No notice (summary dated 2025-03-27 (note added for 2026 law)).
Data notes
- Pending law change: score will rise in 2027-2028.
Sources
Primary / official
- Connecticut Public Act 26-37 (HB 5468) text — Content checked
- CT General Assembly 2026 Acts Affecting Education (OLR) — Content checked
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Helpful resources for Connecticut families
Types of services families in this jurisdiction commonly look for, based on the requirements above. These are categories, not endorsements.
Curriculum and course providers
Complete curricula, single-subject courses, and online programs, including options organized around required subjects.
Why shown: Connecticut lists required subjects or curriculum expectations.
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Record-keeping and planning tools
Attendance logs, lesson planners, transcript and portfolio organizers for keeping the records your jurisdiction may ask for.
Why shown: Connecticut requires little paperwork, but keeping your own records is still a good habit.
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